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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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